Johnson County Juvenile Office
"Building strong families and capable children while ensuring justice in our community and community in our justice."
The child welfare policy of this state is what is in the best interest of the child.
About Us
The Johnson County Juvenile Office services 833 square miles of rural Missouri. We provide services and resources to at risk youth within the county. Our programs include Educational Services, Diversion, Informal, and Formal Services. These programs offer resources such as online classes; for Anger Management, Marijuana and Drug Prevention, Conflict Resolution, separate in person classes for Young Men and Young Women, referrals to mental health care, community services, and more. Click here for more information on the services and programs we offer. We are committed to building stronger families and capable children in Johnson County, Missouri.
Juvenile Referral
A referral is a written report or statement that alleges that a juvenile has committed an offense which if they were an adult would be a crime. For delinquency cases, these referrals come from law enforcement but can also be generate from schools or parent voluntary statements.
When a referral is submitted, it should contain the following information: juvenile's name, date of birth, address, parent or guardian's name, reporter's name and information explaining the allegations. In emergency situations, referrals came come in verbal form but must be reduced to writing as soon as possible and sent to the respective office that will be handing the referral.
Intake Process
Once a referral is received by the office, it is reviewed for legal sufficiency by an attorney within the office. If the referral is not legally sufficient, there is no action taken on that referral or a request for more information will be sent to the reporting party.
When there is no action taken on a referral, it is closed. If the referral has legal sufficiency, it is assigned to a Deputy Juvenile Officer.
For delinquency referrals, either a petition is filed for formal services, if the offense is of a serious nature and should be brought before the Juvenile Court Judge, or the Juvenile Officer contacts the family to offer informal services, if the offense is a status offense or a misdemeanor and should not be brought in front of the Juvenile Court Judge. For child abuse and neglect, a petition is filed and the Juvenile Officer assigned will contact the parents to inform them of their upcoming court date, which occurs within three business days.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Referrals are received from Children's Division, Law Enforcement, and Medical Professionals. The Juvenile office provides recommendations of services needed to the court for the parents and families after allegations of child abuse and neglect.
Educational Support Services
With 7 public school districts in Johnson County Missouri, we are committed to the education of all students in the county. This program is designed as a diversion program for families and children enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade with excessive absences. The process is designed to help families ensure that children attend and receive an education.
Meet Our Team
Jenay Barker
Chief Juvenile Officer
660-422-7418
Kevin Ambrose
Chief Deputy Juvenile Officer
660-422-7418
Contact us
Location
101 W. Market Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093